American Goldfinches
Dozens of American Goldfinches descended into the trees, feeders and streams this afternoon in our yard and the yards close by. They are beautiful and fun to watch.
Put up a thistle feeder, keep an eye on last year’s seed heads, and enjoy the show! They are Late Nesters as reported in our blog from last July.
Especially if you are foraging for food, Like the Song Sparrow below in the native grass.
We plant for color and to attract pollinators in the spring, summer and fall. But when winter comes and the garden turns brown, leaving plants with seed heads will provide much needed food for all manner of wildlife – especially birds.
Like this row of river oats beside the path.
Goldenrod’s spectacular fall display leaves much in the way of food.
Seeds in the heart of spent Coneflowers and Black-eyed Susans are a bonus.
Even plants in pots on the deck can provide good foraging material.
the Intown Hawk 